As part of a school district health program for students, the nurse visits students diagnosed with asthma at home. Which home environment factor should the nurse identify as contributing to the development of this respiratory disease?

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3. Exposure to secondhand smoke can lead to exacerbations of asthma in children. The nurse is using the role of surveillance to determine factors in the home environment that could trigger asthma attacks. Pesticides may or may not contribute to the development of asthma. Peeling paint and fuel source for cooking are not factors in asthma attacks.

As Part of a School District Health Program for Students